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H.R.2607: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
64 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans whose sponsors are trade, industry, professional, chamber of commerce, or similar business associations, and which meet certain ERISA certification requirements. Sets forth rules governing AHPs, including requirements relating...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Johnson (R-Texas) |